Intel Core i5-4278U vs Intel Core i3-1000NG4

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Intel Core i5-4278U or Intel Core i5-4278U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-4278U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4278U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1000NG4, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1377 socket.
4 Generation 10
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 4000U Group Intel Core i 1000G/10000U
Intel Core i5-4278U Name Intel Core i3-1000NG4
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4278U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4278U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-1000NG4 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 8
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4278U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4278U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 5100, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1000NG4 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G4), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
7.5 Generation 11
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2019
-- Max. displays --
40 Execution units 48
320 Shaders 384
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel Iris Graphics 5100 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G4)
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 59.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 W watts.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4278U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2020
Haswell U Architecture Ice Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1377
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-1000NG4
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
2416
2416
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1478
1478

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-1000NG4
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
2241
2241
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1869
1869

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-1000NG4
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
1701
1701
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1688
1688

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-1000NG4
4C 8T @ 1.1 GHz
1278
1278
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
889
889